1. 1 Item 11: Review of Draft Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan for the National Capital Region Michael Farrell TPB Staff Presentation to the Transportation Planning Board May 17, 2006

2. 2 Overview This presentation will –Highlight major features of the draft plan –Show some examples of plan projects

3. 3 TPB Involvement in Bicycle and Pedestrian Activities “Street Smart” Safety Campaign Commuter Connections –Guaranteed Ride Home –Bike to Work Guide –Bike to Work Day ADC Regional Bike Map (2004) Bicycle and Pedestrian Sub- committee –ADA, intersection design workshops –Development of this new plan

4. 4 The Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Identifies major bicycle and pedestrian projects the region wishes to carry out by 2030 Proposes best practices First regional bicycle plan since 1995 First-ever regional pedestrian plan Builds upon: –1999 TPB Vision –2001 Greenways and Circulation Systems Reports Contains both funded and unfunded projects

5. 5 Plan Development Oversight –Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee of the TPB Technical Committee Project listings –Submitted by state and local jurisdictional staffs Criteria for including projects: –Of a size and scope to be regionally significant –Regional connectivity –Access to transit –Inclusion in jurisdictional plans

6. 6 Project Listings (Chapter 6 and Appendix A) Approximately 400 projects If every project in the plan were implemented, in 2030 the region will have added: –Over 200 miles of bicycle lanes –Over 400 miles of shared-use paths –Hundreds of miles of signed bicycle routes –More than 50 pedestrian intersection improvements –Pedestrian/bicycle bridges or tunnels –Major streetscaping projects Estimated cost: $580 million

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9. 9 Why a Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan? TPB Vision calls for –Mixed-use, walkable regional activity centers –Reduced reliance on the automobile –Safe, convenient walking and biking TPB Regional Mobility and Accessibility Study –More jobs and housing in walkable activity centers would Walking and Biking Driving and Congestion To support the TPB Vision, priority should be given to projects that: –Serve regional activity centers –Provide access to transit –Improve regional connectivity –Improve safety Examples

10. 10 #1: Anacostia Riverwalk Trail A Priorities 2000 Greenways priority project Build 20 miles of trails along Anacostia River Goals: Economic development, transportation, recreation Cost: $20 million

11. 11 #17: College Park Trolley Trail A Priorities 2000 Greenways priority project Cost: $250,000 (Phase 3) 4 miles along Rhode Island Ave ROW –Built in phases Alternative to congested US 1 Serves a major activity center, Metro stations

12. 12 #23: Bethesda Bikeway and Pedestrian Facilities Includes bike lanes, pedestrian intersection improvements Part of Bethesda CBD Plan to provide for increased development Cost: $3.3 million Complete: 2008

13. 13 #171, 226: Woodrow Wilson Bridge Will connect Old Town Alexandria to Prince George’s County, National Harbor Serves commuters, recreation, economic development Example of “Complete Streets”

14. 14 #349: Plaza America In Reston, along Sunset Hills Road east of Reston Parkway A 27-acre shopping center and office development Trails, sidewalks, pedestrian signals, crosswalks, bus stop improvements –Connection to W&OD Trail –Increased Fairfax Connector service Cost: –$1.5 million –Paid 100% by developer proffer Prepares for rail service Enhances walkability in Reston

15. 15 #392: Rosslyn Circle Crossing A Priorities 2000 Circulation Systems priority project Safety –A high-crash location –Conflicts with turning vehicles –Connects two major trails and the Key Bridge Cost: $1 million Complete: 2008

16. 16 Additional Sections in the Plan Planning context of federal, state, and local bicycle/pedestrian activities (Chapter 1) Demographic and geographic overview of bicycling and walking in the region (Chapter 2) Safety (Chapter 3) Overview of existing facilities (Chapter 4) Best practices (Chapter 5) Appendices with supporting information

17. 17 Highlights from the Plan The region already enjoys –Almost 200 miles of shared-use paths (bike trails) –More than 300 miles of side paths –More than 60 miles of bike lanes Walking is the most common mode of accessing transit (60-80%) Walking and Bicycling are concentrated in the urban core and in mixed-use activity centers Pedestrian and bicyclist safety is a serious problem –About ¼ of all traffic deaths –Issue is throughout the region Federal and State Policies – towards “Routine Accommodation” for “Complete Streets”

18. 18 Schedule and Outlook May 17 first presentation of draft plan to TPB Formally release June 15 for public comment Reviews by TPB Technical Committee, Bicycle/Pedestrian Subcommittee, and Citizens Advisory Committee Asking TPB approval of the plan on July 19 An on-line version of the plan will be produced subsequent to the approved print version